Search teams recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the wreckage of the Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 that crashed into a residential neighbourhood of Karachi last Friday, a spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
Trump likely to slap limited sanctions on China over Hong Kong crackdown
U.S. advisors are debating sanctions against China for its crackdown on Hong Kong, but Trump appears to be leaning toward a limited response. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Warns That China’s Expulsion of Navy Near Disputed Islands Is a ‘Serious Threat’ to Sea Travel
The Chinese military accused the USS Mustin of "illegally" entering waters claimed by Beijing near the Paracel Islands, but the Navy told Newsweek the ship "upheld the rights, freedoms, and lawful ... ( read original story ...)
China Passes Security Law to Tighten Control of Hong Kong
China’s National People’s Congress approved a plan to suppress subversion, secession, terrorism and seemingly any acts that might threaten national security in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
US technology chief warns China ‘twisting’ artificial intelligence to target critics, as America joins global pact
The chief technology officer of the United States on Thursday warned that China is “twisting” artificial intelligence (AI) in order to target government critics amid the coronavirus pandemic, as he ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill
China's National People's Congress approved a controversial bill Thursday that, once enacted, will allow Beijing to exert its power more overtly in semi-autonomous Hong Kong. The 2,878-to-1 vote was ... ( read original story ...)
As the U.S. Lashes Out at China, Beijing Hardens Its Resolve
From China’s perspective, the punitive measures on trade, technology and Hong Kong have simply revealed the core of American hostility. ( read original story ...)
It’s a serious mistake to jeopardize Hong Kong’s special status: Myron Brilliant
CNBC's Kelly Evans discusses China's new security law that cracks down on Hong Kong with Myron Brilliant of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and John Rutledge of Safanad. ( read original story ...)
US Revocation On Hong Kong: Big Symbolism, Less Certain Effect
The law would punish subversion and other perceived threats to China's control over Hong Kong, to which Beijing promised autonomy for 50 years under a deal forge before it regaine ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus to ‘dwarf’ Australia’s aid resources, forcing redirect of funding to health security, stability and economic recovery
The spread of COVID-19 will "dwarf" Australia's aid resources and force a rethink of how to help and maintain a strategic presence in the region, according to a new government strategy. ( read original story ...)